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Community South
Plans for the 252-home Mudford Sock development north of Yeovil have been amended, replacing a proposed constructed treatment wetland with sustainable drainage features and public open space. Local groups fear the change could increase flood risks downstream, while supporters say the revised scheme offers environmental and aesthetic benefits.
Community South
Plans for the first 109 homes at the Oakmere Rise development north of Yeovil’s Mudford Road will replace planned constructed wetlands with attenuation ponds and reed-beds. Local groups fear the change could weaken flood protection, while councillors backing the scheme say the revised drainage system is more environmentally friendly and the development will deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain.
Crime & Public Safety Town Centre
Concerns have been raised about reported increases in begging and antisocial behaviour in Yeovil town centre after two public space protection orders expired. Somerset Council says there are currently insufficient reports to justify renewing them, but the situation remains under review.
Community Town Centre
Residents and businesses have raised concerns about street drinking, begging and antisocial behaviour in Yeovil town centre after two public space protection orders expired. Somerset Council says the orders have not been renewed, while residents are being urged to report incidents to help shape the response.
Crime & Public Safety
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an assault in Yeovil that left a man with serious head and facial injuries. Officers are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage from the route between St John’s Road, St Michael’s Avenue and Northbrook Road.
Crime & Public Safety
A man suffered serious head and facial injuries during an assault on a route between St Michael’s Avenue and Hawthorn Road in Yeovil. Police are appealing for witnesses and relevant CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage as their investigation continues.
Education South
Businesses, charities and organisations in Yeovil and across Somerset have until August 14 to nominate outstanding professionals aged 30 or under for the inaugural Somerset Future 30 programme, supported by Yeovil College and NextGen Somerset.
Business & Openings South
Plans submitted to Somerset Council propose demolishing the former Airfield Tavern off Alvington Lane and adding 58 bedrooms to the neighbouring Premier Inn, taking the hotel’s total capacity to 78 rooms.
Crime & Public Safety South
Wayne Shortland and Lewis Coombes have been sentenced to prison after a burglary at a property in South Street, Yeovil, during which video game consoles and cash were stolen.
Sport Park
Stephen Walker scored inside two minutes and Jos Barker made crucial late saves as Yeovil Town held on to beat Cardiff City Under-21s 1-0 at Huish Park in a competitive pre-season encounter.
Sport Park
Stephen Walker scored his third goal in as many games as Yeovil Town secured a 1-0 pre-season victory over Cardiff City U21s at Huish Park on Saturday.
